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Lavrov:

Moscow Backs Iran's Right to Develop Missiles

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov described US unilateral sanctions against Tehran as "unacceptable in principle" especially if used for self-serving purposes, and said Russia support Iran's right to develop its weapon capabilities.
News ID: 65621    Publish Date : 2017/08/17

Zarif:

Anti-Tehran Rhetoric Rooted in Washington’s Delusion

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the US rhetoric against the Islamic Republic has its roots in Washington’s delusion and misapprehension.
News ID: 65620    Publish Date : 2017/08/16

FM spox:

US report on religious freedom in Iran ‘false, biased, politicized’

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said the US State Department's annual report on international religious freedom is unrealistic, unfounded, and biased with certain political goals.
News ID: 65619    Publish Date : 2017/08/16

Spokesperson:

No Hiatus in Iran’s Military Progress

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The Islamic Republic of Iran would boost its military capabilities increasingly, a spokesperson said, describing any decline in a country’s military power as a grave mistake.
News ID: 65617    Publish Date : 2017/08/16

US, Japan Conduct Joint Military Drill in Hokkaido

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - The Japanese Self Defense Force (JSDF) and Third Division US Marines, took part in a live-fire joint exercise on Wednesday in the northern Japanese city of Eniwa, Hokkaido, as part of Northern Viper 17-- the largest-scale military drill to be held between the two countries
News ID: 65616    Publish Date : 2017/08/16

IRGC Denies Report of Ground Operation in Syria

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) denied a report on Wednesday that its troops have been involved in a direct ground operation against Takfiri militants in Syria, saying, however, that taking severe revenge against terrorists for the killing of its forces is on the agenda
News ID: 65615    Publish Date : 2017/08/16

Iran Raps US for Double-Standard Approach to Terrorism

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani blasted the US for its double-standard policies on terrorism, describing Washington as the number one supporter of terrorist groups in the region.
News ID: 65613    Publish Date : 2017/08/16

Deputy FM:

Iran Never Accepts Riyadh's Hegemonic Policies against Neighbors

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari underlined the necessity for the settlement of differences between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, but meantime, said that Tehran doesn’t accept Riyadh's hegemonic policies against Doha.
News ID: 65612    Publish Date : 2017/08/16

Parliament Speaker Hails Lebanese Resistance Against Israel

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani lauded the Lebanese resistance movement for strongly standing against and defeating the Israeli regime over the past decades.
News ID: 65611    Publish Date : 2017/08/16

China:

Tensions Around North Korea Easing, But Crisis Not Overcome Yet

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced that there are signs that tensions around North Korea are easing, but it is necessary to work together to ultimately settle the crisis.
News ID: 65610    Publish Date : 2017/08/16

Iranian President:

Reliance on Foreign Powers Main Security Challenge in Region

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined that terrorism and certain regional countries' reliance on foreign powers to attain security is the main challenge facing the region.
News ID: 65609    Publish Date : 2017/08/15

IRGC Commander:

Iran to Give Crushing Response to ISIL

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour underlined that Iran will continue to uproot the terrorist groups, including the ISIL, in the region.
News ID: 65608    Publish Date : 2017/08/15

Report:

Russia to Send T-90 Tanks to Iraq

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Russian ambassador to Iraq, Maksim Maksimov said that Moscow is ready to send comprehensive support to Iraq in the form of T-90 tanks in order to boost the military potential and equipping of the Iraqi army,
News ID: 65607    Publish Date : 2017/08/15

Navy Commander:

Iran to Unveil New Surface, Subsurface Vessels This Year

TEHRAN ( defapress )- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced that the country will unveil new home-made surface and subsurface vessels in the current year (started on March 20).
News ID: 65606    Publish Date : 2017/08/15

Iran Parliament Begins Discussions on Proposed Cabinet Ministers

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – The Iranian Parliament on Tuesday morning started intensive sessions to discuss the credentials and backgrounds of President Hassan Rouhani’s proposed ministers for the vote of confidence.
News ID: 65595    Publish Date : 2017/08/15

Syrian army downs ISIL RC plane in Deir Ezzor

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Units of Syrian Army and Armed Forces downed an ISIL radio-controlled plane carrying explosives in the surroundings of Deir Ezzor Airport as part of their continued operations against ISIL terrorist group.
News ID: 65596    Publish Date : 2017/08/15

Tehran welcomes Baghdad-Erbil talks

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Spokesman for Iranian Foreign Ministry Bahram Ghasemi underlined Tehran's support for internal talks between Erbil and Baghdad to resolve issues.
News ID: 65597    Publish Date : 2017/08/15

UN:

Nearly 50,000 Stranded at Jordan-Syria Border

TEHRAN ( defapress ) - Nearly 50,000 people, most of them women and children, are stranded at Syria's southern border with Jordan, an increasingly unsafe area where airstrikes were reported in the last few days, the United Nations said on Monday.
News ID: 65598    Publish Date : 2017/08/15

Iran’s Top General in Turkey for Talks

TEHRAN ( defapress ) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri arrived in Ankara on Tuesday morning for talks with top Turkish military and political officials.
News ID: 65599    Publish Date : 2017/08/15

Iran President:

JCPOA opens new chapter in foreign policy

Tehran( defapress ) – The July 2015 nuclear deal did prepare a 'new plan' for the interaction with the world, said the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, adding that the international agreement unlocked new doors to the country's foreign policy.
News ID: 65600    Publish Date : 2017/08/15

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